I’ve just found your channel, got to say straight off the bat you’re one of the more positive people I’ve found regarding spinal fusion. I had a Microdiscectomy L5/S1 in January 2022 and largely successful until recently am having some new scans done next week it’s definitely nerve pain and pain in back of legs suggest possibly L4, your videos are very inspiring.
I had L4L5 spinal fusion 3 mo a go and enjoy watching your videos. I'm doing very well and continue to be able to do a little more around the house. I am 82 and was very active before the surgery. I also went into this with a positive attitude. Looking forward to being as active as you can be after this surgery.
Just got my MRI results for large herniation of L5-S1 and moderate herniation of L4-L5. The talk of surgery has been made, your videos have been insightful, I wish to have a recovery like yours. Thanks for the content.
Just listened to your video, and it has inspired me big time. I am 5 weeks post spinal fusion on L4, L5 and decompressions x 2. The advice to keep moving and not get lazy is brilliant because it's easy to sit. Drinking water and keeping a good diet is essential advice. Thank you so much you're a star. ☘️☘️☘️☘️
I’m glad the video helped! It’s just such an easy task that we ignore. Stay active! Don’t get lazy! Thank you so much for your support of the channel! Keep us informed on your recovery!
Thanks for the videos brother. I had c6/7 fused, i had a laminectomy, and microdiscectomy at L5S1 (posterior) which i was told was a stop gap before fusion. It lasted me 5 years, and now im seeing my surgeon for an ALIF at L5/S1. Im insanely nervous, and hope it wont kick me off my motorcycle forever. Again thanks for the vids. They help. Much love from California.
Thank you for sharing your story and watching the channel. I COULD ride a motorcycle today and could have after about a year post op, maybe sooner. I was just never a motorcycle guy. I’ll think you’ll get good news! Good luck!
Ray, thanks for sticking with me and continuing to support the channel! It’s much appreciated. Your knowledge and experience is also much appreciated. Stay in touch, sir!
dude you're so lucky, but you are also working on your body, that's very important. the goal is to maintain the improvements achieved by initial fusion, improve the core and back muscles. most possibly avoid future 2nd fusion and not putting more stress on 1st fusion connected vertebrae.
Yes sir, I am very lucky. Yes I am working to strengthen all of the surrounding tissue to avoid more surgeries. I really hope you get value from my content and I hope you’re doing well.
I’m glad you love the content. It’s really hear to help people through their surgery. It’s really great to hear that people are liking it! Keep a positive mindset and please reach out if you have questions. Fuzed24@yahoo.com
Thank you for your videos and all the follow up content on your surgery. I will be doing TLIF on l4 l5 soon and more than anything i am anxious about outcome and how soon i will be able to get back to work even though im pretty sure its 20yrs as a hygienist that got me here.
thank you for spreading hope, if its not a problem for you I would like to know who was your surgeon and did he/she did it as a minimal invasive one or just goes by traditional method? what about the scars? are they big or small?
Im late finding your videos but im going to have the same surgery hopefully. I had the l4, l5 disc chissled away 2 years ago by a butcher. Ive been in worse pain since. I went to the er in November hoping they would do emergency surgery but they found stomach cancer. The surgeon wont do the surgery until im cleared by oncology and in remission. I herniated a disc in 99 and its gotten progressively worse since. L4, l5 and l5,s1 are basically gone now. My left calf and foot have gone from numb to feeling like theyre on fire.
Hey Man, Why didn't you go for Disc Replacement? My doctor has suggested Spinal Fusion but I am confused b/w Spinal FUsion and Disc Replacement. Could you comment please?
Brother I went in for a discectomy and left with a fusion. The decision was made for me while under the knife. I never really got to 100% make a decision but now I make the best of what happened to me.
So it sounds like the surgery isn't the final solution? Like the surgery is one thing but you need to physically work at taking care of your back the rest of your life? I am at the point where PT has helped but I am considering surgery because i keep popping my disc (L5/S1). I am planning on discectomy surgery. My doc even told me the point of surgery isn't to solve the problem long term, is to help get me back to the point where i can work the muscles to prevent reoccurrence
Just came across your video had to be the good Lord because I had not been thinking about watching a video about anyone getting the surgery. I have a Tumor on my spine between L4 and L5 l, so they are going to do the same surgery you had. Thanks for the videos. I am working out now and working on losing weight now and making sure that I'm as mobile as I can be, because the tumor has my nerves pinched. So I have limited range with my right leg. I can't wait to get the surgery so I can get back to a normal life. I have a few questions, how much recovery time does the Dr give you after the surgery, before he will release you to go back to work, like a regular job with not to much bending over or lifting heavy stuff, but I will be on my feet for about 8hours out of each day per week. Also do you know anyone who has gone a flight for a long time like overseas to Asia after the surgery. How long was it before they were able to make that journey. Thanks.
@TheFuzedLife the going back to work WOW!!! I've been of since December 8 2923. I can't wait to get my life back. When this happen I had just started working on my new life post divorce. Then this happened and God has been using this time to reshape me and mold me into the man of God I'm suppose to be and to be right for my new wife when she comes. I had my knees replaced, the 1st one in Oct 2018, the 2nd one in 2019 now my back. Thanks my brother for picking up that camera, and taking us on your journey. Be bless you and your family. I'll be in touch.
It's wild how many folks get fused at age 33. I went through a microdiscectomy/laminectomy about 2 months ago. It turns out that my SI joint is moving, so I'll be fused from L5-S1 within the month. That recovery was brutal, but I believe I understand why, as I still had trapped nerves on my left side (S1 nerve). I'm binge-watching every video, now.
@@robbholcomb3044 hello! I finally didn't do the regular laminectomy and i didn't do the fusion also. The surgery done to my lower back is called over the top tubular decompression, they take a little piece of the lamina bone and the surgeons work fron there to bilaterally decompress the spinal canal. Its a minimally invasive surgery. By doing this the normal structures of the back are mantained so there is no reason to do the fusion. My discs are bulged but are quite healthy acording to my doctor, i only have to lose weight and do core exercises. I'm one month post op.
Waze, Hope you’re doing well brother. I don’t know that I can say that particular sensation was normal for me. I can tell you I felt weird things throughout my recovery. Do you feel as if it’s a healing pain? How are you interpreting it at the moment? I had a million weird pains/sensations and went to bed and they were gone. So honestly, I’d keep an eye on it if it hangs around longer than about a week brother. Keep in touch please.
I mean its like weakness Is it bad or good I felt lots of pain during this 2months but they Only last for couple of days.But weekness on my right leg isn’t going anywhere,this is i am so much worried
I’ve just found your channel, got to say straight off the bat you’re one of the more positive people I’ve found regarding spinal fusion. I had a Microdiscectomy L5/S1 in January 2022 and largely successful until recently am having some new scans done next week it’s definitely nerve pain and pain in back of legs suggest possibly L4, your videos are very inspiring.
I had L4L5 spinal fusion 3 mo a go and enjoy watching your videos. I'm doing very well and continue to be able to do a little more around the house. I am 82 and was very active before the surgery. I also went into this with a positive attitude. Looking forward to being as active as you can be after this surgery.
Mary! Glad to hear you’re doing ok! Stay active and stay healthy! Thanks for your support of the channel.
Keep us updated on your healing process!
Just got my MRI results for large herniation of L5-S1 and moderate herniation of L4-L5. The talk of surgery has been made, your videos have been insightful, I wish to have a recovery like yours. Thanks for the content.
Hey! Explore all options and pick what is right for you! Best of luck and keep me updated!!
Just listened to your video, and it has inspired me big time. I am 5 weeks post spinal fusion on L4, L5 and decompressions x 2. The advice to keep moving and not get lazy is brilliant because it's easy to sit. Drinking water and keeping a good diet is essential advice. Thank you so much you're a star. ☘️☘️☘️☘️
I’m glad the video helped! It’s just such an easy task that we ignore. Stay active! Don’t get lazy!
Thank you so much for your support of the channel! Keep us informed on your recovery!
Thanks for the videos brother. I had c6/7 fused, i had a laminectomy, and microdiscectomy at L5S1 (posterior) which i was told was a stop gap before fusion. It lasted me 5 years, and now im seeing my surgeon for an ALIF at L5/S1. Im insanely nervous, and hope it wont kick me off my motorcycle forever.
Again thanks for the vids. They help. Much love from California.
Thank you for sharing your story and watching the channel. I COULD ride a motorcycle today and could have after about a year post op, maybe sooner. I was just never a motorcycle guy.
I’ll think you’ll get good news! Good luck!
So glad to hear your surgery was so successful. Thanks for all your advice and help. I'm going to have the procedure soon. Take care
Good luck and please keep me updated!
@@TheFuzedLife Thanks
Brother continue on, I'm so proud of you!!
Ray, thanks for sticking with me and continuing to support the channel! It’s much appreciated. Your knowledge and experience is also much appreciated.
Stay in touch, sir!
dude you're so lucky, but you are also working on your body, that's very important.
the goal is to maintain the improvements achieved by initial fusion, improve the core and back muscles.
most possibly avoid future 2nd fusion and not putting more stress on 1st fusion connected vertebrae.
Yes sir, I am very lucky.
Yes I am working to strengthen all of the surrounding tissue to avoid more surgeries.
I really hope you get value from my content and I hope you’re doing well.
Getting the L4/5 fusion in April. Looking forward to not having pain again. I’m loving your content.
I’m glad you love the content. It’s really hear to help people through their surgery. It’s really great to hear that people are liking it!
Keep a positive mindset and please reach out if you have questions. Fuzed24@yahoo.com
How ya doin? June 5th for me.
I'm so happy to hear how you are doing
Thank you. Hope you’re doing well
You are amazing thank you and God bless you
Brother i am also a L4L5 lumber spine fusion patient i am also a regular viewer of your videos. Pliz make more videos eagerly waiting.
More videos are on the way sir!
Thank you for your videos and all the follow up content on your surgery. I will be doing TLIF on l4 l5 soon and more than anything i am anxious about outcome and how soon i will be able to get back to work even though im pretty sure its 20yrs as a hygienist that got me here.
Thank you so much you been a great support, I had the same surgery can you please show us the stretching exercises you do after the surgery. Thank you
Thanks for the support and I’m glad the videos are helping! I will certainly release my stretching routine!
Please keep me updated on your recovery!!
thank you for spreading hope, if its not a problem for you I would like to know who was your surgeon and did he/she did it as a minimal invasive one or just goes by traditional method? what about the scars? are they big or small?
Hey John, email me at Fuzed24@yahoo.com for the surgeon name.
This was a traditional PLIF surgery.
The scar is about 5 inches long but is shrinking.
Im late finding your videos but im going to have the same surgery hopefully. I had the l4, l5 disc chissled away 2 years ago by a butcher. Ive been in worse pain since. I went to the er in November hoping they would do emergency surgery but they found stomach cancer. The surgeon wont do the surgery until im cleared by oncology and in remission. I herniated a disc in 99 and its gotten progressively worse since. L4, l5 and l5,s1 are basically gone now. My left calf and foot have gone from numb to feeling like theyre on fire.
I really feel for you and your situation! Let me know if you need to talk more. Fuzed24@yahoo.com.
3-4 miles seems like a marathon to me 🤣🤣🤣
Haha!
do you still have the hardware (like screws and rode) in your back? Do they need to be removed to prevent breakage?
They are still in my back.
They don’t usually remove hardware unless it’s necessary.
Hey Man, Why didn't you go for Disc Replacement? My doctor has suggested Spinal Fusion but I am confused b/w Spinal FUsion and Disc Replacement. Could you comment please?
Brother I went in for a discectomy and left with a fusion. The decision was made for me while under the knife.
I never really got to 100% make a decision but now I make the best of what happened to me.
So it sounds like the surgery isn't the final solution? Like the surgery is one thing but you need to physically work at taking care of your back the rest of your life?
I am at the point where PT has helped but I am considering surgery because i keep popping my disc (L5/S1). I am planning on discectomy surgery. My doc even told me the point of surgery isn't to solve the problem long term, is to help get me back to the point where i can work the muscles to prevent reoccurrence
It is maintenance for the rest of your life. I’m pain free. I’m a little stiff some mornings but pain free. Stretch and listen to your body!
Just came across your video had to be the good Lord because I had not been thinking about watching a video about anyone getting the surgery. I have a Tumor on my spine between L4 and L5 l, so they are going to do the same surgery you had. Thanks for the videos. I am working out now and working on losing weight now and making sure that I'm as mobile as I can be, because the tumor has my nerves pinched. So I have limited range with my right leg. I can't wait to get the surgery so I can get back to a normal life. I have a few questions, how much recovery time does the Dr give you after the surgery, before he will release you to go back to work, like a regular job with not to much bending over or lifting heavy stuff, but I will be on my feet for about 8hours out of each day per week. Also do you know anyone who has gone a flight for a long time like overseas to Asia after the surgery. How long was it before they were able to make that journey. Thanks.
3 months before release to work.
I did a 13 hour flight to Italy 10 months after surgery
@TheFuzedLife the going back to work WOW!!! I've been of since December 8 2923. I can't wait to get my life back. When this happen I had just started working on my new life post divorce. Then this happened and God has been using this time to reshape me and mold me into the man of God I'm suppose to be and to be right for my new wife when she comes. I had my knees replaced, the 1st one in Oct 2018, the 2nd one in 2019 now my back. Thanks my brother for picking up that camera, and taking us on your journey. Be bless you and your family. I'll be in touch.
I wonder if I would have a positive outcome. I have scoliosis as well and it complicates things.
Starts with a positive attitude!
Adjescent disc disease due to spinal fixation
Thanks for the comment Patty!
Yr out june 5th 2024 l3 l5 fusion almost bk but careful to bend
Sounds like you’re doing good! Take it slower than you think! That was my motto!
If you think you can do something give it another week or month or whatever. Be 100% sure!
I have stenosis in my lower back , l3 l4 l4 l5 so my doctor says i have to do a laminectomy and fusion. Im really scared im only 33 years old.
Brother, obviously get all the opinions you need. Explore every option. If you have questions fuzed24@yahoo.com.
Stay safe and keep me updated.
It's wild how many folks get fused at age 33. I went through a microdiscectomy/laminectomy about 2 months ago. It turns out that my SI joint is moving, so I'll be fused from L5-S1 within the month. That recovery was brutal, but I believe I understand why, as I still had trapped nerves on my left side (S1 nerve).
I'm binge-watching every video, now.
@@robbholcomb3044 hello! I finally didn't do the regular laminectomy and i didn't do the fusion also. The surgery done to my lower back is called over the top tubular decompression, they take a little piece of the lamina bone and the surgeons work fron there to bilaterally decompress the spinal canal. Its a minimally invasive surgery. By doing this the normal structures of the back are mantained so there is no reason to do the fusion. My discs are bulged but are quite healthy acording to my doctor, i only have to lose weight and do core exercises. I'm one month post op.
Hello brother,I had my Mis-Tlif 2months ago.Till now i am doing good.But from few days i kinda feels heavy on my right leg,is it normal have this???
Waze,
Hope you’re doing well brother.
I don’t know that I can say that particular sensation was normal for me. I can tell you I felt weird things throughout my recovery.
Do you feel as if it’s a healing pain? How are you interpreting it at the moment?
I had a million weird pains/sensations and went to bed and they were gone. So honestly, I’d keep an eye on it if it hangs around longer than about a week brother.
Keep in touch please.
How long did it takes for you to fully become pain free.?
I mean its like weakness
Is it bad or good
I felt lots of pain during this 2months but they Only last for couple of days.But weekness on my right leg isn’t going anywhere,this is i am so much worried
@@wazeduddin7844 between 18 months and 2 years
How is the nerve pain ?
My nerve pain is 100% gone
100% gone
You talk about feeling But You sound like you feeling in with your head or in your head and not feeling with your body
Either way, my body is feeling 95-100% after 3 years. I’d hesitate to say 100 because of the stiffness every once in a while.
How you doin?
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